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a. Syn. scholarly; collegiate; theoretical
(學術的) related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to scholarly organization; based on formal education


Spelling Word: academic
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(針刺,針灸) treatment of pain or disease by inserting the tips of needles at specific points on the skin


Spelling Word: acupuncture
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n. Syn. risk; venture
(冒險經歷) something happens without design; chance; hazard; risk; danger


Spelling Word: adventure
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a. Syn. sentimental
(感情的,表達感情的) sentimental; emotional; emotionally charged


Spelling Word: affective
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(一致,協議) state of agreeing; harmony of opinion, statement, action, or character


Spelling Word: agreement
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n. Syn. confederate; partner; collaborator
(聯盟,同盟者) confederate; partner; collaborator


Spelling Word: ally
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n. Syn. weapon
(軍火,彈藥) military stores or provisions; articles used in weapons, as powder, balls, shot, shells


Spelling Word: ammunition
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v. Syn. disturb; irritate
(使惱怒,打擾) disturb, especially by minor irritations; irritate


Spelling Word: annoy
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n. Syn. expectation
(期望,預料) something expected; pleasurable expectation; wishing with confidence


Spelling Word: anticipation
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n. Syn. desire
(胃口,食慾) instinctive physical desire, especially one for food or drink


Spelling Word: appetite